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TECHNICALLY
Technical PIREP Front Nose Steering
by Kim Blonigen
Photos by King Air Academy
Editor’s Note: This information was originally released by the King Air Academy in 2017 and received a large rTesponse from the receiving audience, many finding their retaining clip compromised. We thought it would be beneficial to publish it again for those who may not have seen the first transmission. It is paraphrased below.
his is regarding an incident involving a King Air BE20 where after a normal touchdown, the nose tire skidded for approximately 2,000 feet before the aircraft came to a stop. The nose wheel was deflected significantly right (see photo below, left).
Upon closer inspection, the retaining clip at the aft end which allowed the spring inside to extend and effectively of the nose wheel shock link was found to be missing, create a “right turn” input to the nose wheel.
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